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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Trump’s UN ambassador pick Kelly Craft grilled on her 300 absences as Canada envoyTrump’s UN ambassador pick Kelly Craft grilled on her 300 absences as Canada envoy
    World Politics

    Craft sounded very unlike a future Trump administration official in a hearing, promising to prioritize humanitarian aid and tackle climate change.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Five years later, 4 suspects named in attack on passenger plane in UkraineFive years later, 4 suspects named in attack on passenger plane in Ukraine
    World Politics

    Moscow may have had a role in the downing of the Malaysia Airlines passenger jet that killed all 298 people on board.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    UN report: “credible evidence” links Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi’s murderUN report: “credible evidence” links Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi’s murder
    World Politics

    A UN special rapporteur says Saudi Arabia is responsible for journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Hong Kong’s leader apologizes again but won’t pull controversial extradition billHong Kong’s leader apologizes again but won’t pull controversial extradition bill
    World Politics

    After days of mass protests, critics see the apology as insufficient — and want the bill withdrawn entirely.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Patrick Shanahan withdraws from consideration as Trump’s secretary of defensePatrick Shanahan withdraws from consideration as Trump’s secretary of defense
    World Politics

    The president said Army Secretary Mark Esper will now serve as acting Pentagon chief.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies after collapsing in courtroomFormer Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies after collapsing in courtroom
    World Politics

    Human rights groups had previously questioned his treatment in prison as he faced multiple trials after being ousted by the military in 2013.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Blackout leaves tens of millions in the dark in Argentina and UruguayBlackout leaves tens of millions in the dark in Argentina and Uruguay
    World Politics

    Authorities are still investigating the cause of the unprecedented power failure.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Thousands of Swiss women walked out of their jobs to protest inequalityThousands of Swiss women walked out of their jobs to protest inequality
    World Politics

    It was the 28th anniversary of another historic strike.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Is it actually illegal to accept “campaign dirt” from foreigners?Is it actually illegal to accept “campaign dirt” from foreigners?
    Politics

    The FEC chair: “It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election.”

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blames Iran for attacks on oil tankersSecretary of State Mike Pompeo blames Iran for attacks on oil tankers
    World Politics

    Tensions between the US and Iran are already high. These attacks will likely make things worse.

    By Jen Kirby